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Old 02-24-18, 07:21 PM
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Default GS 300 mod potential
I found a nice, two owner 2005 GS300 on cargurus. I know these aren’t known to be speed demons, but with mods is it possible to have the car in the 6 second range for 0-60? I’m thinking Intake, SAFC, muffler/res delete and maybe more. Here for any suggestions and opinions on what may be the best results. Here is the link to the car https://www.cargurus.com/Cars/invent...ting=189370137
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If you want a GS300 that does 0-60 in 6 seconds, get a GS400/430.

You'll never make up the difference in power with just I/H/E and an SAFC.
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Better start looking into NA-t or GTE swaps!
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Originally Posted by kitabel
and bring lots of money.
Your 2005 is a V6, makes a turbo or a 2JZ-GTE L6 swap very complicated. The earlier GS is also a 2JZ-GE, much easier.
OP, with that split year, you're still okay to do the swap. The particular car you listed on the ad is still the straight 6 so you have options. Good looking car!
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OP as others have said....it will take more than the standard boltons to get to your goal......however do some research here and see what most have done as far as performance.
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